Leisure Definitions
What is the definition of leisure?
Leisure is time free from obligations, work and tasks required to exist.
Define "social leisure" and give three examples of social leisure activities
Definition: activities done with other people
Examples: going out to eat, concerts, sports, book clubs, making music etc.
Name eight different sports
Volleyball, basketball, baseball, bowling, tennis, football, dance, cheer
A place in the community you can rent books, CDs, and DVDs
What is The Library?
True or False, can engaging in physical leisure activities during the day help you sleep better at night?
True
What makes leisure different than recreation?
Leisure is time free from obligations, recreation is activities that people engage in during their free time
Define "Relaxation or Restorative Leisure" and give four example of Relaxation or Restorative Leisure
Activities where a person does something to feel calm or relaxed.
Examples: yoga, Tai-chi, meditation, journaling, listening to music, breathing techniques
Name 8 different board games
Life, Clue, monopoly, chess, risk, sorry, scrabble, candy land, trouble, sequence, mouse trap
Three places you can view animals
What is a zoo, farm, animal shelter, animal supply stores, dog park
Name a type of leisure that may boost a person's self esteem and ability to express themselves
What is creative arts leisure
What is leisure education?
A process of teaching various recreation and leisure-related skills, attitudes, and values. A development process designed to enhance an individual's understanding of themselves, leisure, the relationship of leisure to their lifestyle and the relationship of leisure to society in general.
Define "physical leisure" and give five examples of physical leisure
Activities that require body movement
Examples: Running, sports, dance, exercising
In feet, how high is a certified basketball hoop from the floor?
10 ft
Name five different ways you can find out about community leisure opportunities in your city?
the internet, ask a friend or family member, library, contact your school, community rec departments, newspaper, social media, community businesses
How can leisure activities help an individual cope with depression or anxiety? What are three examples of activities that may have those benefits?
Healthy leisure activities can provide a sense of purpose, accumulate positive emotions, increase connection with others, use up extra energy that can present as anxiety.
What is journaling, walking, meditation, talking with a friend, yoga/stretching
Five barriers to participating in leisure
-physical and mental health: illness, injury etc.
-financial- lack of money
-geographical- lack of access to community resources
-lack of people to participate with
-accessibility and inclusivity- not created for people of all abilities
-transportation- no way of getting there
-motivation- the why we participate
Define "cognitive leisure" and give five examples of cognitive leisure
Cognitive leisure are activities that require a mental/ information processing response when engaging in the activity.
Examples: games, puzzles, cross words, sudoku, trivia, reading
Name 14 different card games
Go Fish, Garbage, Spades, Golf, King's Corner, Poker, Black jack, Solitaire, Spoons, Egyptian rat slap, BS, Uno, Sheepshead, Euchre, Rummy, War
Name ten different places, organizations, or types of volunteer work you could do in your community.
Food banks, cleaning up trash/ parks, boys and girls club, salvation army, churches, schools, community centers, animal shelters, local library, Live United, Homeless Shelters, Human and Civil rights organizations, arts and cultural organizations, retirement homes long term care facilities
Name 10 potential benefits of healthy leisure activities (physical, emotional, social, cognitive benefits)
What is happiness, accomplishment, self-worth, belonging, adventure, pride, excitement, satisfaction, increased flexibility or strength, improved sleep, connection with others, improved communication skills, self expression, improved memory
What are leisure interaction skills? Name three examples of these skills
Skills required to successfully participate in leisure with other people.
Examples include: Interpersonal skills, non-verbal such has body language and eye contact, validation, GIVE, FAST, communication, mindfulness, team/relationship building, providing feedback, and problem solving skills.
Define "creative arts leisure" and give seven examples of creative arts leisure
Creative arts refers to a range of activities that allow for creative and imaginative expression such as music, art, movement, cooking, and drama. Creative arts is utilized to improve and enhance physical, mental, and emotional well being.
Examples: photography, painting, scrap booking, comedy, plays or theater, film making
Deanna's two favorite leisure activities
Making art and playing board games
12 places that a person may engage in self-guided leisure in the community
bookstore, shopping center, restaurants, sports arena, parks, dance studio, museums, gyms, pools, hiking trails, lake, art studio, library, beach
How can games such as Word searches, cross word puzzles, brain games, sudoku, or card games be beneficial to an individuals well being?
These activities challenge your mental abilities, enhance your problem solving skills and improve memory